If you don't have a squat toilet, no worries. Dr. Raj recommends investing in a Squatty Potty, a little device that lifts your knees up into a squat-like position to make pooping easier.

Perhaps you're used to a squat toilet, which usually involves planting your feet on either side and hovering over a toilet bowl that's set in to the ground.

How toilet stools are a game-changer for your gut health? 1. Promotes natural posture: Toilet stools lift your legs to mimic a squatting position, aligning the rectum for easier bowel movements ...

As of now, there’s very little peer-reviewed research suggesting that squatting is a superior way to poop, but our testers found toilet stools helpful.